afectar
affect
Provocar un cambio o una reacción en algo o en alguien.
The word "afectar" in Spanish means "to affect" or "to influence." It refers to having an impact on someone or something, causing a change or alteration. For example, it can be used in contexts such as emotional influence, health impacts, or environmental changes.
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Examples
Las lluvias afectan las cosechas.verb
The rains affect the crops.
El cambio climático puede afectar el ambiente en todo el mundo.verb
Climate change can affect the environment all over the world.
El ruido de la calle puede afectar mi concentración cuando estudio.verb
The noise from the street can affect my concentration when I study.
¿Crees que esta noticia te puede afectar personalmente?verb
Do you think this news can affect you personally?
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